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Major-General Joseph Hooker 

and the 

Troops from the Army of the Potomac 

at 
WAUHATCHIE, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN AND CHATTANOOGA, 

together with 

General Hooker's Military Record 

Ffom'^the files of the War Department, Adjutant - General's 
Office, U* S» A* 



ADDRESS 

by 

Major-General Daniel Butterfield 

at the 

Battlefield Dedication Ceremonies at Chattanooga^ 

September J 8, J 895, 
by invitation of the National Commission. 



NEW YORK: 
EXCHANGE PRINTING COMPANY 47 BROAD STREET. 
1896. ^' 









This address has been printed by request of many officers and soldiers, 
veterans who sErved tinder General Hooker^s command. 

A copy will hz sent to anyjVeteran who served /jnder General Hooker, 
tjpon receipi: of postage stamps and directions^'byiaddressing Col, E. B. HILL, 
Secretary, care of Mij.-Gen. Butterfield, Cold Spring, Putnam Co., N. Y. 

Cold Spring, N. Y., J 896. 



23 Fifth Avenue. 
Dear General Butterfield: 

I do hope you will print your admirable address on Hooker. It should 
be in the hands of the veterans who served under him. "Why don^t you 
embody in it his plan of the Gettysburg campaign? Yours, 

SICkLES. 

Hastings, Minn., September 30, J 895. 
My Dear General Butterfield : 

Since my return from the National Celebration and Dedication ceremo- 
nies at Chattanooga, Chicamauga, etc., I have been asked many questions by 
veterans of what occurred, and especially of the 20th Corps and Hooker. I 
find your address has not generally been copied in full by the western papers, 
only extracts and allusions. The genera,l love for Hooker among the veter- 
ans of both armies east and west crops out very strongly in the veterans^ talk, 
and there is great anxiety to get copies of your speech. Pray send me some 
correct copies. I would be very grateful to you, as would thousands of the 
gallant Hooker's veterans, if you would publish your speech in pamphlet form 
and add to it Hooker's military record from the "War Department. It will be 
prized and treasured, especially if you will add a good likeness of General 
Hooker. The old Army of the Potomac, and especially 3d and 5th Corps 
men in the west, are not entirely familiar with Hooker's work in the south- 
west. "Very truly yours, 

WM. G. LE DUC, 
Chief Quartermaster with JJth and J2th Corps expedition, and with 20th 
CCdps under General Hooker. 



The Florence, New York, November 20, J 895. 
My Dear General: 

You owe it to Hooker and to yourself to print and distribute among the 
3d and 20th Corps veterans your address on his work at Lookout and Chat- 
tanooga, which you gave at the ceremonies in Chattanooga on the occasion 
of the public dedication. Of course it will be printed by Congress, as it was 
^nVficial matter and you spoke by invitation of the committee having charge 
of the ceremonies under the Secretary of "War, but many of the veterans wiU 
never see or read it. It will help the movement to build the equestrian statue 
contemplated in Boston, and it may pave the way for us to put the General's 
inspiring martial figure on Lookout Mountain. Do it by all means, and 
command me for any service to aid. Yours, 

H. E. TREMAINE. 
To Major-General Daniel Butterfield, Cragside, Cold Spring, N. Y. 

(Gen. Tremaine was Aid-de-Camp to Geu. Sickles in Army of Potomac and Volunteer 
Aid to Gen. Butterfield at battle oi Resaca.) 



corporated with another and a larger army under a new 
commander, ever so quickly, so thoroughly, and so abso- 
lutely, became inspired with enthusiastic admiration, 
enthusiasm, confidence and respect for that new com- 
mander, as did our detachment of the Army of the Poto- 
mac ; from its Chief, the gallant Hooker, down to the 
humblest private, all, feel towards that grand man, mag- 
nificent soldier, and great patriot, George H. Thomas. 

Would that every citizen and inhabitant of the United 
States could understand and know, as we do, his merits, 
his services and his ability. He had no superior and 
few equals. 

Our love for and confidence in him cemented the bond 
of union between our portion of the Army of the Poto- 
mac and the Army of the Cumberland, which has never 
been, and never will be broken as long as there are sur- 
"vivors. 

Of the incidents of our service here before as Potomac 
•Corps, we were subdivided and merged into the Army 
of the Cumberland and elsewhere, it is not vainglorious 
or immodest to speak of the splendid fighting of General 
Greene's New York Brigade at Wauhatchie, General 
Orland Smith's Brigade at the Hill we now call Smith's 
Hill in the Wauhatchie Valley, and the fighting of the 
other troops of our command, when Longstreet made 
Jiis night attack to defeat our purpose and duty. 

Hemmed in as you were in Chattanooga, our night 
fight in darkness only lightened by the flash of mus- 
ketry gleaming on charging bayonets, you did not then 
-so clearly understand and know what good work it 
was. 

We were proud of it, we have been ever since, we 
are now, and we have a right to be. We were the more 
gratified and proud of it when we came to know and be 
of the Army of the Cumberland. 



The arrival of the Army of the Tennessee here made^ 
it evident that reorganization would not further keep us= 
in one body to particularly emphasize our Army of the 
Potomac training in the new field of duty. One corps 
entire was transferred, broken up and merged with, 
troops under Generals Sherman and Grant. General 
Hooker was left with a portion of one division, and but 
for the breaking of the pontoon bridge from the Wau- 
hatchie Valley across the Tennessee, having prevented 
Cruft's division of the Cumberland and Osterhaus's 
division of the Army of the Tennessee gettting into- 
Chattanooga for the planned and prepared assault of the 
Confederate line on Missionary Kidge you may never 
have known and seen, as you did, the brilliant and sol- 
dierly qualities of General Hooker, and the remainder of 
his detachment as exhibited in the assault thus caused. 

The ability displayed in crossing Lookout Creek, sur- 
prising and capturing the enemy's pickets, forming the 
line up the side of the mountain, turning the enemies' 
flank, and moving down and around the face of Look- 
out, covering the crossing of Osterhaus's division of the 
Army of the Tennessee, and Cruft's division of the 
Army of the Cumberland, while sweeping the enemy 
out of their rifle pits, was a masterly and a great move- 
ment in the art of war. The union in a grand line of a 
division from each army, advancing to capture the 
mountain, around the front and over the nose of Look- 
out, amidst alternate fog, clouds and sunshine, the 
plainly defined and progressive line of battle of these 
combined forces, each and all pressing forward under 
physical difficulties of the worst character, with flags 
and leaders in advance, was an inspiring and brilliant 
spectacle, that none who witnessed it will ever forget. 

It was an object lesson of mountain climbing in the 
face of the enemy to the troops in Chattanooga, of whose 



repetition of it the next day at Mission Ridge, we were 
equally proud with our comrades from the other armies. 

Those who saw or participated in these events will 
never forget, or cease to be proud of them. 

No spectacle in our war ever surpassed the climbing 
and capture of Lookout. It was equalled by the storm- 
ing of Chapultepec and the glorious assault of the Army 
of the Cumberland up and over Mission Ridge. But for 
the delay caused by the failure of pontoons reaching us 
to cross Chattanooga Creek in time, the combined divis- 
ions of the three armies under Hooker would have first 
found the enemy's flank, and moved to sweep the Ridge 
and clear the way for the Army of the Cumberland. As 
it was, we arrived on the enemy's left simultaneously 
with the right of the Army of the Cumberland. 

That scene can never be forgotten. The declining sun 
shone brightly yet on the bayonets of the Army of the 
Cumberland and those of Hooker's command as we ad- 
vanced and met on the summit. Osterhaus on the east- 
ern slope of the Ridge, Cruft's on the centre and Geary 
on the western slope all advancing, while the troops of 
Sherman and Thomas climbed the Ridge in front under 
the enemy's fire. The climax, the possession of Mission 
Ridge, the capture of much war material, and a great 
and glorious victory over brave and gallant opponents, I 
can find no language to fitly describe. 

The report of it by an eye witness. General Meigs, 
Chief Quartermaster, an able soldier and engineer, made 
to the Secretary of War at the time — when you read it 
will recall your enthusiasm and pride. The language 
fitting and appropriate I could not attempt to alter or 
improve. 

General Hooker's execution in this campaign of the 
duty entrusted to him to make a demonstration on 
Lookout the first day and move on the enemy's flank 



the next, introduced him more thoroughly as a soldier 
and captain to your army here. 

General Thomas spoke of our operations in his General 
Order of November 7, 1863, as *'of so brilliant a char- 
acter as to deserve special notice." 

We all know General Thomas always meant exactly 
what he said. 

Such action and skill brought out admiration for 
Hooker's thorough knowledge of his profession and his 
duties. 

His magnificent physique and genial bearing with his 
magnetic influence over his command soon became ap- 
parent. It contradicted the effect of reckless state- 
ments of his personal habits and character. From a 
long service with him and every opportunity to judge 
and know by personal observation, I denounce these 
statements as false. The time has come when his old 
comrades and those who knew him best should set this 
slander finally at rest. Fearless in the expressions of 
his opinions and his criticisms, he gave offence often 
without intending offence, but claiming, when remon- 
strated with concerning it, that the expression of a 
truthful opinion was the duty of a patriot and the privi- 
lege of a gentleman. We can overlook these expres- 
sions from their sincerity and lack of malignity, and the 
bitter hostility they brought him. 

• Outspoken and fearless in speech — in conduct vigilant 
— wonderfully skillful in strategy, his troops soon 
learned that no soldier's life would be uselessly im- 
perilled through his orders, and that no personal peril 
must forbid or endanger the accomplishment of a neces- 
sary military purpose, or the winning of a battle. 

* In the recent celebration of his old corps at Hadley, 
Mass. , a distinguished soldier and orator here present 
with us truly said of him, *^ In the conception of mili- 



tary operations, Hooker was audacious, original, acute; 
in executing them he was energetic yet circumspect and 
prudent. He was severe in discipline, exacting in his 
demands upon officers and men; lofty in his ideal of the 
soldier's intrepidity, fortitude, earnestness and zeal, yet, 
he was generous in praise, quick to see and recognize 
ability and merit, as well in the ranks of his adversary 
as in his own. 

A soldier by intuition, instinct and profession. 
Hooker's sword was adorned by the best accomplish- 
ments known to the art of war. His character thor- 
oughly military. He was fit for command. He was 
proud of the profession of arms. He brought to it the 
highest accomplishments of a soldier. His manner and 
bearing were distinguished, yet urbane and gentle. His 
temper was quick, yet forgiving. He was gracious to 
junior officers and prompt to recognize merit. 

Diligent and punctilious in the discharge of duty. 
Towards all under his command he was exacting in dis- 
cipline, inexorable to the laggard, prodigal in praise to 
"the zealous and diligent. He always bowed to superior 
power with the same loyalty that he demanded from his 
own troops. 

He never sulked in his tent when summoned to battle. 
He was a patriot. He loved his country. He loved its 
defenders. He has passed into history with the great 
characters of '61 to '65. He filled glorious pages of our 
American annals. 

He served the country under McClellan, Burnside, 
Thomas, Sherman and Grant with unfaltering fidelity 
and zeal. 'When relieved from the command of the 
Army of the Potomac the only favor he asked of Lin- 
coln was the privilege of changing places with Meade — 
to command a corps under his late subordinate — so that 
he might share in the dangers and honors of the cam- 



paign he had begun.". That campaign was completed 
successfully by battle at Gettysburg, the point he had 
selected two weeks in advance. * Never was the great 
Confederate Chieftain Lee outflanked when forces 
were equal, save when Hooker commanded against 
him. Massachusetts has this proud record for her first 
soldier. 

I may be permitted, in discharging the duty assigned 
me, to speak of Hooker and his army, to echo and re- 
peat his oft-expressed sentiments concerning General 
Thomas and our Army of the Cumberland. They were 
ever full of admiration, high confidence and esteem. 

This occasion would not be complete did I fail to rec- 
ognize the astounding ability and courage shown by our 
opponents in those days. The brilliant strategy and 
tactics of that great commander. General Joe Johnson, 
the courage and skill of Longstreet, (bowing to Long- 
street on the stage) and I am glad to see him here to-night 
— (cheers I cheers I) — the vigor and force and soldierly 
qualities of Bragg, Hood, Stewart, Cleburne and others, 
to mention all of whom would be almost to read the Con- 
federate roster. But for this we could claim no laurels 
of our battles. Thankful that they are not tinged with 
bitterness, malignity or unkind feelings on either side, 
may we ever remain united with our glorious flag, free 
institutions and Government so aptly described by the 

* Before the Army of the Potomac crossed the Potomac for the Gettysburg cam- 
paign General Hooker, taking a map of Pennsylvania and pointing to it, said to me : 
" Gteneral Lee will repeat his campaign of last year across the Potomac. He will 
cross here (pointing to Williamsport on the map). They are finding great fault 
with me that I do not attempt to prevent his crossing. Why, I would lay the 
bridges for him and present arms to his forces rather than they should not cross. 
We will guide his march after he crosses and keep him to the other side of this r ange,^ 
(pointing to the range of mountains laid down on the map, extending from the Poto- 
mac to the vicinity of Gettysburg, and running his finger along stopped at the posi- 
tion of Gettysburg on the map), and we will fight the battle here. We will have 
every available man in the field, and if Lee escapes with his army the country are 
entitled to and should have my head for afootiball." D. Buttcrfield. Above in 
answer to General Sickles' suggestion in his letter requesting publication of my 
address. 

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immortal Lincoln, in Henry Wilson's words, as the 
"Government of the people, by the people, for the 
people." 

God grant if ever again temptations or causes arise 
for sectional strife— we may remember that 

"In vain is our strife, when its fury has passed, 

Our fortunes must flow in one channel at last. 

As the torrents that rush from the mountains of snow. 

Roll mingled in peace to the valleys below. 

Our Union is River, Lake, Ocean and Sky, 

Man breaks not the medal when God cuts the die." 



GENERAL HOOKER'S RECORD, AS FORWARDED BY HIM- 
SELF TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT, UNDER ORDERS, 
IN 1864. 

Headquarters Eleventh and Twelfth Corps,. 
Lookout Valley, Tennessee, 

February 27, I864, 

Brigadier-General L. Thomas, 

Adjutant-General, U S. Army : 

General : In obedience to Circular dated War Depart- 
ment, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, January 
7, 1864, I have the honor to present the following state- 
ment of my military history since March 4, 1861. It will 
necessarily be found imperfect, from the fact that many 
of the records connected with my former commands are 
in Washington and inaccessible to me at this time. 

I was appointed brigadier-general of volunteers, to 
rank from May 17, 1861, commission dated August 6, 
1861. 

On the 12th of August I assumed command of a bri- 
gade composed of the First and Eleventh Massachusetts, 
Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania, and Second New Hamp- 
shire Volunteer Regiments, and at once went into camp 
near Bladensburg, Md., for the purpose of preparing 



them for drill and discipline for active operation in the 
field. 

During the month of September the brigade was 
strengthened by the arrival of the First Michigan Vol- 
unteer Regiment, which was assigned the duty of guard- 
ing the line of the Washington branch of the Baltimore 
& Ohio Railroad, from Annapolis Junction to Bladens- 
burg, the remainder of the brigade being engaged in the 
construction of Fort Lincoln and other defensive works 
in that vicinity. 

About the 1st of October my command was increased 
to a division by the addition of the Excelsior Brigade, 
composed of the Seventieth, Seventy-first, Seventy-sec- 
ond, Seventy -third and Seventy-fourth New York Vol- 
unteer Regiments and ten battalions of the Third In- 
diana Cavalry, commanded by Brigadier-General D. E. 
Sickles, then encamped at Good Hope, Md., and this was 
announced in Orders as the Second Brigade. 

On or about the 25th I received marching orders, and 
in compliance therewith, the command, with the excep- 
tion of the First Michigan, who were then detached, 
marched toward Budd's Ferry, Md., where the troops 
were located, with a view to protect the Maryland shore 
from the incursions of the enemy, who threatened it from 
the opposite side of the river, where they had established 
batteries at various points, intended to obstruct the nav- 
igation of the Potomac River. 

At this time there was considerable smuggling and 
contraband traffic, liberally supplying the rebels with 
both necessaries and luxuries. In addition to this the 
country was infested by rebel recruiting officers and 
agents, who, with evil disposed citizens, encouraged de- 
sertion from our ranks, interfered with the elections, 
and in many ways gave information and aid to the 
enemy, and did injury to the Union cause. Every effort 



was made to remedy these evils, and, with the able co- 
operation of my officers, and a judicious distribution of 
the command, they were suppressed, and a more loyal 
feeling inaugurated among the citizens. 

On the 2d of December I was joined by the Fifth, 
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth New Jersey Volunteer Regi- 
ments, under command of Colonel Samuel H. Starr, Fifth 
New Jersey, and this constituted the Third Brigade. 

In addition to the above I had with me two regular 
and three volunteer batteries, and a section of Whit- 
worth guns. 

A depot for supplies had been established at Rum 
Point Landing, on Mattawoman Creek, immediately on 
our arrival, but it was soon found necessary to increase 
our facilities, and heavy details were at once set at work. 
They built a substantial wharf and warehouses at this 
point, warehouses at Liverpool Point on the Potomac 
River, and also constructed a new line of corduroy road 
between these depots, a distance of about 8 miles. 

On Sunday, March 9, 1862, it was discovered that the 
enemy had evacuated their positions opposite us on the 
Virginia shore, after having set fire to their camps and 
stores. 

Orders were at once given for a portion of the Third 
Brigade to cross the river at Cock Pit Point, under com- 
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel G. Mott, which was done, 
and the following day a detachment from the First Massa- 
chusetts, First Brigade, under Lieutenant-Colonel 
George D. Wells, was sent across to Shipping Point. 
These parties, assisted by forces from the Potomac Flo- 
tilla, commanded by Lieutenant McCrea, took possession 
of a number of guns, about twelve in all, intrenching 
tools, and a quantity of ammunition, abandoned by the 
enemy. 

On or about April 5, in compliance with orders, I em- 

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embarked my command, now the Second Division of the 
Third Corps, commanded by Brigadier-General Heintz- 
elman on transports, and proceeded to join the army 
under Major-General McClellan for service on the Pen- 
insula. 

We disembarked at Ship Point and encamped in the 
vicinity of Cheeseman's Creek, and after a few days 
moved to within a short distance of Yorktown. At this 
time the siege was progressing and we were actively 
engaged almost continuously on picket duty, road build- 
ing and the construction of earth works. 

Nothing worthy of note occurred while here, except 
the assault and capture at night, by a small detachment 
of the First Massachusetts, under command of Lieuten- 
ant-Colonel Wells, of a rebel work which it was deemed 
important for us to gain possession of. The execulion 
of the movement reflected great credit on the officers 
and men engaged. 

Up to April 12, I had but one aid-de-camp, First 
Lieutenant and Adjutant William H. Lawrence, First 
Massachusetts, appointed soon after assuming command 
of the First Brigade, and on that day I appointed 
another. First Lieutenant Joseph Abbott, Seventh New 
Jersey. 

On Sunday, May 4, I received orders to pursue the 
enemy who had evacuated Yorktown, and were retreat- 
ing in the direction of Williamsburg. General Stoneman 
with a cavalry force and some light batteries were in ad- 
vance, and in the afternoon they came up with the 
enemy who were holding some redoubts. Hearing the 
firing I proceeded to the front to look for a position for 
my command, but before it could be brought up to par- 
ticipate the fighting had ceased. 

On my return I found that my column had been halted, 
and Smith's division, who came in on the Warwick 

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road, had filed into the Yorktown road in advance of 
mine. I then asked and obtained permission from Gen- 
eral Heintzelman to make a detour to the left, to gain 
the road which intersects the Williamsburg road at 
Cheesecake Church, with a view to strike the enemy on 
his right flank. We proceeded on this road until within 
less than two miles of Williamsburg, and there bivou- 
acked for the night, as it was very dark, the road in ter- 
rible condition from the heavy rain falling, and the men 
and animals much fatigued. 

At daybreak next morning we resumed our march, 
and soon after six o'clock came upon the rebel outposts, 
in the vicinity of Fort Magruder, who fled at our ap- 
proach. The enemy soon appeared in strong force, and 
I immediately made proper dispositions to meet them, 
and the engagement at once commenced. 

From this time my division fought the «nemy, much 
superior in numbers, alone, and though with varying 
success, never faltered, but held their position bravely 
until about 4 p. m., when General Kearney arrived with 
his division. Though the last to leave Yorktown, he 
was the first to render me the assistance which had re- 
peatedly been applied for during the day. He relieved 
my troops, now thoroughly exhausted with their labors 
and destitute of ammunition. 

During the night the enemy abandoned their works 
and retreated toward Richmond. 

My command went into camp near Fort Magruder and 
rem.ained for a few days. From this time nothing of 
importance was done by any portion of my troops ex- 
cept to change camps, slowly moving forward until 
May 31, when, with about half the division, we marched 
to where General Casey was then engaged with the 
enemy at Seven Pines. The road was much obstructed, 
and the troops did not arrive on the ground until dark 



and the firing had ceased. I reported to the command- 
ing officer and then bivouacked for the night. 

Next day the fighting was resumed, my command par- 
ticipating. The enemy were badly whipped and fled 
hastily toward Richmond, our troops pursuing them un- 
til recalled. 

The following day, in obedience to orders, with a por- 
tion of my command made a reconnaissance to within 
four miles of Richmond, meeting with but small resist- 
ance, and were recalled. On our return we went into 
camp in the vicinity of the ground formerly occupied by 
Casey's command. 

About the 5th of June I appointed First-Lieutenant 
William L. Candler, First Massachusetts, an aid-de- 
camp, vice Abbott, promoted to captaincy in his regi- 
ment. 

About this time my First Brigade was re-enforced by 
the arrival of the Sixteenth Massachusetts and the Third 
Brigade of the Second New York. 

In this position I held the advance of the army on the 
Williamsburg road from June 2 to the 29th. More or 
less fighting every day between the pickets. Longstreet's 
and Huger's commands in front of me. 

On the 24th I received orders to attack the enemy on 
the following day. A vigorous assault was made and 
resulted in the defeat of the rebels, who were driven 
from their position and beyond their camps. We were 
then ordered to return. 

June 29, commenced falling back with the Army of 
the Potomac toward the James River, where we en- 
camped on the 2d of July, having participated and whip- 
ped the enemy in the battles of Glendaie, June 30, and 
Malvern Hill, July 1. 

About the last of July I received my appointment as 
Major-General of Volunteers, to rank from July 4, and 



it was subsequently dated back to May 5, commission 
bearing date April 22, 1863. 

On the 4th of August, about 5 p. m. , I marched to re- 
occupy Malvern Hill with my own and Sedgwick's divis- 
ion, and a force of cavalry under General Pleasanton. 
Next morning we engaged the enemy with great success^ 
and captured and killed a large number, with but small 
loss on our side. 

In compliance with orders my command left camp 
August 15, for Yorktown, and thence embarked for Alex- 
andria where we arrived on the 23d, and went into camp 
near the city. 

On the 2':;th we took cars and proceeded to Warrenton. 
Junction, a distance of 42 miles, and now formed a part 
of the Army of Virginia under Major-General Pope. 
For want of transportation we were compelled to leave 
behind artillery, wagons and horses for mounted ofBcers. 

Next day were ordered back to open the road to Man- 
assas Junction, the enemy having established himself on 
it soon after my command had passed. At Bristoe 
Station we encountered Ewell's division, Jackson pres- 
ent, and after a severe fight drove them from the posi- 
tion, and that night slept on the jfield. Resumed the 
march in the morning and at night halted at Cub Run* 

This day I increased my personal staff by appointing: 
First-Lieutenant Alexander Moore, aid-de-camp. 

On the 29th and 30th we participated in the Battle of 
Bull Run, and during the night of the 30th retired to 
Centerville. 

While here, about 11 o'clock on the 1st of September^ 
I was sent for by General Pope. He informed me that 
the enemy were attempting to turn our position by 
the Little River turnpike; that the head of his column 
was at Chantilly, as near to Fairfax as we were, and de-^ 
sired me to head him, and as I would not be able to march. 



my division to be of service, to make use of any troops 
I might find on the way. 

After running my horse to near the junction of the tv^o 
roads, about a mile from Fairfax Court House, found the 
First Rhode Island Cavalry, started them at a trot up 
the Little River turnpike with instructions to push on un- 
til they run against the head of the enemy's column, 
and to hold it until further orders. The regiment en- 
countered it soon after crossing Difficult Creek and held 
it until I was able to bring up some of Rickett's Infantry 
and Artillery, which formed a good barrier against 
further advance. Some infantry regiments were also 
posted in the forest to the right and left of the cavalry, 
which, after considerable firing, the enemy tried to 
avoid by turning them by the Centerville road. Subse- 
sequently Couch's division reported to me. While here 
General Lee forwarded to me the body of General 
Kearney. 

On leaving this position on the afternoon of the 2d 
September, I was directed to cover the retrograde move- 
ment of the army in the direction of Alexandria. 

On the 6th I was ordered to the command of the First 
Corps, McDowell's, which I joined as they passed through 
Washington, and proceeded to the Upper Potomac, where 
as a portion of the right wing, we were engaged on the 
14th, in the battle of South Mountain, and on the 16th 
and l?th at Antietam. In these conflicts m}^ troops al- 
ways proved themselves superior to the enemy. 

About 9 A. M. on the 17th, I was wounded and compelled 
to quit the field, and on the 20th arrived in Washington. 
While there I was appointed Brigadier-General U. S. 
Army, to rank from September 20, 1862. Commission 
dated March 9, 1863. 

I remained under medical treatment without a com- 
mand until November 10, when I received orders to 

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assume command of the Fifth Corps, Porter's. I left 
Washington on the 11th, and arrived in Warrenton that 
night, my personal staff now consisting of Major W. H. 
Lawrence, Captains Henry Russell, William L. Candler 
and Alexander Moore. 

On the 16th I was placed in command of the Center 
Grand Division of the Army of the Potomac, consisting 
of the Third and Fifth Corps, and upon the movement of 
the army on the next day, was directed to cover the rear 
of its march by the two routes from Warrenton, assem- 
bling at Hartwood Church. 

From the 11th to the 16th of December there was con- 
siderable fighting in and about Fredericksburg, in which 
my command took a prominent part. 

On January 26, 1863, 1 assumed command of the Army 
of the Potomac. I was accompanied by my aides-de- 
camp Major Lawrence, Captains Russell, Candler and 
Moore, and at once proceeded to reorganize the army, 
and prepare it for the spring campaign. Reconnaissances 
were made at various times for the purpose of gaining in- 
formation, and no opportunity left unimproved to attack 
the enemy when to do so would prove to our advantage. 

February 25 a reconnaissance was made to Rappahan- 
nock Station to observe the movements of the enemy 
and to destroy the railroad and pontoon bridges. 

On the same day two brigades of rebel cavalry crossed 
at Kelly's Ford, to drive in our pickets and destroy the 
depots at Aquia. They were repulsed by the former and 
followed by our cavalry, and only escaped by felling trees 
across the road on a very dark night to obstruct our ad- 
vance. The rebels did not stop until they had recrossed 
the river, losing several by drowning. This was the only 
raid attempted by them while I commanded the army. 

March 20, Captains Ulric Dahlgreen and Charles E. 
Cadwalader were added to my staff as aides-de-camp. 

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On the 10th and 24th of April, and 16th and 20th of 
May, expeditions were sent into the neck between the 
Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers to break up contra- 
band trade, disperse rebel forces, capture mails, parties 
engaged in conscripting, provisions, contrabands, horses 
and mules ; also to cross the river, take Port Royal 
and destroy all vessels and boats in the employ of the^ 
rebels. 

April 28, First Lieutenant John C. Bates, Eleventk 
United States Infantry, was assigned to duty with me as 
an aid-de-camp. 

On the 13th of April, the Army of the Potomac com- 
menced for the first time to manoeuvre for position, re- 
sulting in the operations about Chancellorsville, but no 
general engagement was fought. 

Our active operations began May 1, and lasted until 
the 5th, when after the occurrence of several untoward 
events the army voluntarily recrossed the river, without 
having gained the object in view, and for the alleged 
purpose of renewing operations at a point where it could 
have elbow room, and be fought under the supervision 
of its commander. The reasons for our want of com- 
plete success will be found in the official reports of those 
operations. As it was, official returns made the enemy's 
loss in killed and wounded much greater than our own. 

May 8, Captain Moore, aid-de-camp, was relieved 
from duty, and on the 13th the resignation of Captain 
Candler, aid-de-camp, was accepted. 

On the 17th of March, and on the 9th, 17th, 19th and 
21st of June, our cavalry was engaged with the enemy's 
at Kelly's Ford, Brandy Station, Aldie, Middleburg and 
Upperville, and each and all of these fights resulted in 
establishing the superiority of that arm of our service 
over that of the rebels, in the estimation of both armies 
and the people. 

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June 14, the army moved from Falmouth to the Alex- 
andria and Orange County Railroad, and on the 26th 
crossed the Potomac River. 

On the 28th, at my own request, I was relieved from 
command at Frederick, Md., by General Orders No. 194, 
War Department, dated June 27, and by letter of the 
Major-General commanding the army, bearing same 
date, was ordered to Baltimore, and to report to the 
Adjutant-General's oflSce for orders. Major Lawrence 
and Captain Russell, aides-de-camp, accompanied me; 
the balance of my staff remained with my successor. 

July 6, I went to Washington, was arrested by order 
of Major-General Halleck, and the same day released by 
the Secretary of War. 

On the 9th, the resignation of Captain Russell, aid- 
de-camp, was accepted. 

By Special Orders, No. 427, dated War Department, 
September 24, 1863, I was ordered to the command of 
the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps, and on the 28th, accom- 
panied by Colonel James D. Fessenden, Major William 
H. Lawrence, Captain R. H. Hall and Lieutenant Samuel 
W. Taylor, aides-de-camp, left Washington, arrived in 
Nashville, Tenn., October 1, and Stevenson, Ala., on 
the 3d. 

October 11, Major Wright Rives reported as aid- 
de-camp, and remained until the 25th, when ill-health 
compelled him to return North. He was afterwards 
relieved from duty with me by orders from the War De- 
partment. 

On the 27th, I crossed the Tennessee River with the 
Eleventh Corps, Geary's division of the Twelfth Corps, 
and a small force of cavalry. On the 28th and 29th the 
enemy attacked us at Wauhatchie in Lookout Valley, 
.and were signally repulsed and defeated. 

November 24, attacked the enemy and drove him from 

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Lookout Mountain. Followed in pursuit and fought him 
again at Missionary Ridge on the 25th, and at Ringgold,. 
Ga., on the 27th. We were victorious in every encounter. 

My command is now guarding our communications 
from Murfreesborough, Tenn., to the point of Lookout 
Mountain. 

I have been a member of no Court or Military Commis- 
sion, and have had no leave of absence, except one dated 
September 20, 1862, granted by Major-General McClellan, 
for twenty days, for wounds received in battle. This 
leave, as well as the time I was out of command, was 
passed in or near Washington, the latter in preparing 
papers connected with my official report of the brief 
period I commanded the Army of the Potomac. 

Without including skirmishes, my battles have been- 
a« follows, viz. : 

1862. 

Yorktown seige, April and May. 

Williamsburg, May 5. 

Fair Oaks, June 1. 

Advanced pickets, June 25. 

Glendale, June 30. 

Malvern Hill, July 1. 

Malvern Hill, retaking, August 4. 

Bristoe Station, August 27. 

Bull Run, August 29 and 30. 

Chantilly, September 1. 

South Mountain, September 14. 

Antietam, September 16 and 17. 

Fredericksburg, December 11 to 16. 

1863. 

Kelly's Ford, March 17. 
Chancellorsville, May 1 to 5. 
Brandy Station, June 9. 

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Aldie, June 17. 
Middleburg, June 19. 
Upperville, June 21. • 
Lookout Valley, October 28 and 29. 
Lookout Mountain, November 24. 
Missionary Ridge, November 25. 
Ringgold, November 27. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

Joseph Hooker, 
Major-General Commanding. 



THE RECORD OF MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER, AS 
FURNISHED FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT, BY 
THE COURTESY OF GENERAL RUGGLES, ADJU- 
TANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. 

He was born at Hadley, Mass., November 13, 1814, 
and after receiving his education at the Hopkins Acad- 
emy, of his native town, was, upon the recommendation 
of the Hon. George Grennell, Jr., appointed to a cadet- 
ship at West Point. 

He was a cadet in the U. S. Military Academy, July 1, 
1833, to July 1, 1837, when he was graduated and ap- 
pointed Second Lieutenant, 1st Artillery; promoted 
First Lieutenant November 1, 1838, and Captain October 
29, 1848. He served in the Florida War. 1837 to 1838, 
and with his regiment on the Canadian border during 
the disputed boundary controversy, and at Fort Colum- 
bus, N. Y., to June, 1841. He was appointed Adjutant 
of the Military Academy July 1, 1841, but was relieved 
October 3 in same year, by reason of having been 
appointed Adjutant of his regiment. In this capacity 
he served to May 11, 1846. In September, 1845, the 
regimental headquarters were removed to Pensacola, 



Fla. , and, in addition to his duties of Adjutant of his 
regiment, he performed those of Acting Assistant Adju- 
tant-General of the troops in Pensacola Harbor, and also 
of the First Military Department, to July, 1846. He 
served with distinction in the war with Mexico to June, 
1848. 

He was appointed Brevet Captain, Assistant Adjutant- 
General, March 3, 1847, and served successively on the 
staffs of Generals P. F. Smith, Thomas L. Hamer, W. 
O. Buttler and G. I. Pillow. He particularly distinguished 
liimself and received the brevet ranks of Captain, Major 
and Lieutenant-Colonel for gallant and meritorious con- 
duct in the several conflicts at Monterey, at National 
Bridge, and in the battle of Chapultepec, Mexico. He 
ivas favorably mentioned in the reports of the series of 
actions in the Valley of Mexico, Contreras, Churubusco, 
Molino del Key and the capture of the City of Mexico. 

After the war he was stationed at St. Louis, Mo., as 
Adjutant-General of the Sixth Military Department, 
September 13 to November 9, 1848 ; on leave of absence 
to June, 1849 ; at San Francisco, Cal., as Adjutant-Gen- 
eral of the Pacific division, June 4, 1849, to December 
11, 1851 ; and on leave of absence until he resigned, Feb- 
ruary 21, 1853. He was promoted Captain of his regi- 
ment October 29, 1848, which position he vacated, pre- 
ferring to retain his captaincy in the Adjutant-General's 
Department. From the time of his resignation until the 
outbreak of the Civil War he resided on the Pacific 
Coast. 

On July 31, 1861, he was nominated by President Lin- 
coln to the Senate for appointment as Brigadier General 
of Volunteers, and was commissioned as such on August 
6, to rank from May 14, 1861. He was appointed Major 
General of Volunteers May 5, 1862, and Brigadier Gen- 
eral U. S. Army, to rank from September 20, 1862. 



On August 12, 1861, he assumed command of a brigade 
composed of the 1st and 11th Massachusetts, 26th Penn- 
sylvania and 2d New Hampshire Volunteer Regiments. 
In September following the 1st Michigan Volunteer Regi- 
ment was added to his command. He was employed in 
the defences of Washington to October, 1861. On October 
11 he was assigned by General McClellan to command of 
a division, which, on March 13, 1862, was designated as 
2d Division, 3d Corps, Army of the Potomac. From 
October, 1861, to April, 1862, his command served on the 
lower Potomac, engaged in protecting the Maryland 
shore from the incursions of the enemy, who threatened 
it from the opposite side of the river, where it had es- 
tablished batteries at various points, intended to obstruct 
the navigation of the Potomac River. In April, 1862, his 
command joined the Army of the Potomac for service 
on the Peninsula, and he highly distinguished himself 
at the siege of Yorktown, battles of Williamsburg, Fair 
Oaks, Frazier's Farm, Glendale and Malvern Hill. On 
August 15, 1862, he embarked with his command for 
Alexandria, Va., to join General Pope's army, and 
fought with skill and valor at Bristoe Station, where he 
encountered General Ewell's division and drove him 
from the position. He participated in the battle of Bull 
Run August 29 and 30, and at Chantilly September 1. 

On September 6 he assumed command of the First 
Army Corps (formerly McDowell's) and participated in 
the Maryland campaign, being engaged at South Moun- 
tain September 14, and at Antietam, Md., September 16 
and 17, 1862, where he was severely wounded about 9 
A. M. on the 17th and compelled to quit the field. He re- 
joined the army on November 11 and assumed command 
of the Fifth (Porter's) Corps. General Burnside, who 
had relieved General McClellan in command of the 
Army of the Potomac on November 5, reorganized the 



army November 16 into grand divisions and placed Gen^ 
eral Hooker in command of the Central Grand division 
(Third and Fifth Corps), who took a very prominent 
part in the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. 

On January 25, 1863, the President assigned General 
Hooker to command of the Army of the Potomac, and 
on January 26 addressed him the following letter : 

Executive Mansion, ) 

Washington, D. C, January 26, 1863. \ 

Major General Hooker: 

General — I have placed you at the head of the Army 
of the Potomac. 

Of course I have done this upon what appeared to me 
sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you 
to know that there are some things in regard to which I 
am not quite satisfied with you. 

I believe you to be a brave and skillful soldier, which 
of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics 
with your profession, in which you are right. You have 
confidence in yourself, which is a valuable, if not an in- 
dispensable quality. You are ambitious, which, within 
reasonable bounds, does good rather than harm ; but I 
think that during General Burnside's command of the 
army you have taken counsel of your ambition, and 
thwarted him as much as you could, in which you did a 
great wrong to the country and to a most meritorious 
and honorable brother officer. I have heard, in such a 
way as to believe it, of your recently saying that both 
army and the Government needed a dictator. Of 
course it was not for this, but in spite of it, that I have 
given you the command. 

Only those generals who gain successes can set up« 
dictators. 

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What I now ask of you is military success, and I will 
risk the dictatorship. The Government will support 
you to the utmost of its ability, which is neither more 
nor less than it has done and will do for all command- 
ers. I much fear that the spirit which you have aided 
to infuse into the army, of criticising their commander 
and withholding confidence from him, will now turn 
upon you. I shall assist you as far as I can to put it 
down. Neither you nor Napoleon, if he were alive 
again, could get any good out of an army while such a 
spirit prevails in it. 

And now beware of rashness. 

Beware of rashness, but with energy and sleepless 
vigilance go forward and give us victories. 

Yours very truly, A. Lincoln. 

General Hooker assumed command of the Army of 
the Potomac on January 26, 1863; reorganized the army 
by abolishing the grand divisions and organized the 
cavalry corps. With the exception of some few unim- 
portant movements and reconnaisances, active opera- 
tions were not begun until the middle of April, resulting 
in the action about Chancellorsville, the cavalry engage- 
ments at Kelly's Ford, Brandy Station, Aldie, Middle- 
burg a.nd Upperville. General Hooker, perceiving that 
the Confederate General was moving northward, with- 
drew his army from Falmouth and vicinity on June 
14 and took up a line extending from Washington to 
Baltimore. It soon became evident that Lee was about 
to invade Pennsylvania, and the Army of the Potomac 
marched northward, parallel with Lee's route. 
• Congress recognized General Hooker's eminent ser- 
vices, during the critical period when General Lee 
threatened the capital of the nation, by joint resolution 
of January 28, 1864, as follows: 



^^ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa- 
tives of the United States of America in Congress 
assembled, that the gratitude of the American people, 
and the thanks of their representatives in Congress are 
due, and are hereby tendered, to Major-General Joseph 
Hooker, and the officers and soldiers of the Army of the 
Potomac, for the skill, energy and endurance which 
first covered Washington and Baltimore from the medi- 
tated blow of the advancing and powerful army of 
rebels led by General Robert E. Lee."# 

On June 28, 1863, at his own request. General Hooker 
was relieved from command of the army by General 
Meade, and was awaiting orders to September 24, 1863. 

On September 24, 1863, he assumed command of the 
11th and 12th Army Corps (designated 4th Corps April 
4, 1864), en route to the Department of the Cumberland. 
This command consisted of a force, present, of 17,615 
officers and men, and arrived at Stevenson, Ala., on 
October 3. It was sent south for the relief of Chatta- 
nooga. From Wauhatchie it marched into Lookout 
Valley and thus aided in opening communications for 
supplies. General Hooker commanded in the attack on 
Lookout Mountain November 24, "the battle above 
the clouds" followed in pursuit, fought again at Mis- 
sionary Ridge on the 25th and Ringgold, Ga., on No- 
vember 27, 1863. From this time until the opening of the 
campaign in April, 1864, he was engaged in guarding 
our communications from Murfreesboro to Lookout 
Mountain. From May to July, 1864, he participated 
in the Atlanta campaign, and was engaged at Mill 
Creek Gap, Resaca, Dallas, Pine Mountain and in the 
attack on Atlanta. He relinquished command of the 
20th Corps on July 27, 1864, and was awaiting orders 
to September 28, 1864, when he was assigned to the 
Northern Department, of which he assumed command 



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on October 1. He commanded this department until 
its discontinuance July 5, 1865, and whilst no active 
operations were conducted within his command, there 
was required his constant attention in forwarding troops 
to the field, and in guarding against the outbreak of 
Confederate prisoners confined within the limits of hig» 
jurisdiction. He was honorably mustered out as Major- 
General of Volunteers September 1, 18G6. 

He commanded Department of the East, with head- 
quarters at New York City, from July 8, 1865, to August 
6, 1866, and Department of the Lakes from August 23, 
1866, to June 1, 1867. 

Having been paralyzed and incapacitated for further 
active duty, he was at his own request placed on the 
retired list, with rank of Major-General, October 15, 
1868. He lived subsequently at Garden City, L. I., New 
York, where he died October 31, 1879. 



THE ORDER FROM ARMY HEADQUARTERS ANNOUNCING 
GENERAL HOOKER'S DEATH. 

General Orders ) Headquarters of the Army, 
No. 98. ) adjutant-general's office, 

Washington, Nov. 3, 1879. 

The death of Major-General Joseph Hooker, U. S. 
Army, retired, which took place at Garden City, L. I., 
on the 31st ultimo, is announced to the army. 

In announcing the decease of this gallant veteran, 
honored with thanks of Congress for ''skill, energy and 
endurance," the General takes occasion to recall to the 
memory of the army the distinguished services ren- 
dered by General Hooker through the war with Mexico, 
as well as in the late war. His gallantry in the former 
gave promise of that superior courage, vigor, and skill 
in action which has since characterized him. 



It is not necessary here to narrate his achievements ; 
they are matters of famiUar history, and his soldierly 
deeds may well excite the admiration and emulation of 
his surviving comrades. 

In honor to his memory, the Commanding General 
Military Division of the Atlantic will cause minute guns 
to be fired at Fort Columbus and the flag to be dis- 
played at half -staff during the funeral ceremonies in 
New York City. The like honors will be paid at New- 
port Barracks, Ky., on the day of interment in Cincin- 
nati. The officers of the retired list are requested to 
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. 

By command of General Sherman. 

E. D. TowNSEND, Adjut, 'General, 
Official: 

Asst, Adjut .'General, 

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Notes from Official Records, 

PERTAINING TO THE MILITARY HISTORY OF MAJOR-GEN- 
ERAL JOSEPH HOOKER.— DISPATCHES, ORDERS, REPORTS 
AND CORRESPONDENCE. 

Selected and arranged by Colokel Edward B. Hill. 



Organization of the Division of the Potomac, August 4, 1861. 
Hooker in command of brigade composed of First and Eleventh Reg- 
iments Massachusetts Volunteers, Second Regiment New Hampshire 
Tolunteers, Twenty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. — Series 
I, Vol. V, page 15. 

October 15, 1861, Hooker in command of division at Budd's Ferry, 
Lower'Potomac. — Series I, Vol. V, page 17. 

In compliance with the President's War Order, No. 2, March 8, 
1862, Hooker reports to Heintzelman, commanding Third Army Corps. 
— Series I, Vol. V, page 18. 

Transfer of Army of Potomac from defenses of Washington to 
Peninsula, March 17, 1862.— Vol. XI, Part I, page 1. 

April, 1862, Hooker's Division takes part in Siege of Yorktown. 
—Vol. XI,: Part I, page 1. 

McClellan to Stanton, Secretary of War, May 6, 1862, Williams- 
burg, Va., reports : " Heavy loss in Hooker's Division, but very little 
on other parts of field." — Vol. XI, Part I, page 449. 

Heintzelman's report, battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862 : "I 
can] find no words to do justice to the gallantry of General Hooker's 
Division. ... I cannot close my report without commending 
anew Generals Hooker, Kearney and the members of their staffs for 
their unwearied exertions and conspicuous gallantry. " — Vol. XI, page 
461. 

May 10, 1862, Hooker's report to Assistant Adjutant General 
Third ^A. C. makes grateful acknowledgment to regiments and bat- 
teries serving under him, and to staff* officers for eminent services, 
"especially to Captain Dickinson, A. A. G., and Lieutenants Law- 
rence and Abbott, aides."— Vol. XI, Part I, pages 468-469. 

From McClelland's report, Pen. cam., June 1, 1862 : "Hooker's 
brilliant bayonet charge with the Fifth and Sixth New Jersey, Third 
Maine, Thirty- eighth and Fortieth New York, at Savage Station, Va." 
—Vol. XI, Part I, page 42. 

McClellan to Stanton, Secretary of War, June 35, 1862, 3.15 P. M. : 
-" The. fighting up to this time has been done by Hooker's Division, 



which has behaved as usual — that is, most splendidly." — Vol. XI, 
Part 1, page 50. 

Heintzelman to McClellan on battle of Glendale, June 30, 1863 : 
"Hooker repulsed the rebels in handsomest manner, with great 
slaughter."— Vol. XI, Part I, page 66. 

Hooker's position at Malvern Hill defined in McClellan's report. 
—Vol. XI, Part I, page 68. 

McClellan to Hooker, relative to withdrawing to Aquia Creek. 
—Vol. XI, Part I, page 79. 

Fitz John Porter praising Hooker, Sykes, Butterfield, Birney and 
others at Siege of Yorktown. — Vol. XI, Part I, page 314. 

Butterfield, General of Trenches, to Porter, relative to Hooker's 
Division in front of Yorktown. — Vol. XI, Part I, page 384. 

Sumner's report, battle of Glendale, commending Hooker, Sedg- 
wick and others, — Vol. XI, Part II, page 51. 

Report Heintzelman to McClellan : "I cannot close this report 
without again calling attention to the gallantry and good judgment 
displayed by General Hooker." ..." Than him there is not a braver 
man in this army or one more worthy of promotion." — Vol. XI, Part 
II, page 97. 

Hooker's report. No. 36, on battles. Oak Grove, Glendale, etc. " I 
desire to make especial mention of Brigadier- General Sickles for his 
great gallantry in rallying a part of the Seventy-first New York, 
and to Brigadier-General Grover for skillful disposition of his force. 
. . . To all commanders of the regiments of the First and Second 
Brigades, to Colonel Revere, Seventh New Jersey, Major Henry, 
Fifth New Jersey, Lieutenant- Colonel Olmstead, Second New York. 
. . . Special attention is also invited to gallant and meritorious 
services of Lieutenant- Colonel Potter, Seventy-First New York, 
Major Stevens, Seventy-second New York, Captain Donalds, Seventy- 
third New York."— Vol. XI, Part II, pages 108-110. 

Correspondence relative to the matter of General McCall. — Vol. 
XI, Part II, pages 113-116. 

Hooker's report of re-occupation of Malvern Hill.— Vol. XI, Part 
II, pages 951-952. 

General Hooker to Williams, Adjutant-General A. P., acknowl- 
edging the services of Lieutenant- Colonel Potter, Seventy first New 
York, in securing information of enemy's position, " Since my Divis- 
ion has had the honor to hold the advance of the army." Camp near 
Fair Oaks Station, Va., June 19, 1862. 

McClellan to Heintzelman, Camp Lincoln, June 24, 1862, 6.30 
P. M. : "Keep your command as fresh as possible, ready for another 
battle. I cannot afford to be without Heintzelman, Kearney and 
Hooker in the last effort." — Vol. XI, Part HI, page 251. 

August 27, 1862, Hooker defeats Ewell at Bristoe Station, inflict- 
ing heavy loss. — Vol. XII, Part II. page 14. 

Pope's report, September 3, 1862, operations about Manassas, pays 



tribute to gallant and heroic actions and rising fame of Hooker. 
—Vol. XII, Part II, page 47. 

Pope assigns Hooker to cominand forces arriving at Fairfax Court 
House, from Washington, together with those stationed at German- 
town. Centre ville, September 1, 1862.— Vol. XII, Part II, page 85. 

Siegel's report, battles of Groveton and Bull Run, August 29, 1862 : 
** At 2 o'clock General Hooker's troops arrived on field of battle and 
were immediately ordered forward by their brave commander to par- 
ticipate."— Vol. XII, Part II, page 267. 

Heintzelman reports losses of Hooker's Division which "had 
above 10,000 men when it landed near Yorktown, last April, and after 
battle of Fair Oaks was reinforced by about 3,000 more. At Fairfax 
Station it drew rations for only 2,400 men."— Vol. XII, Part II, page 
415. 

August 31, 1862, camp near Centreville, Va., Hooker to Heintzel- 
man : "By the severe losses sustained in battle, both here and on the 
Peninsula, Division in no condition to meet enemy." — Vol. XII, Part 
II, page 437. " 

Hooker assumes command of Third Army Corps, September 7, 
1862; announces staff.— Vol. XIX, Part II, page 202. 

Communication, Ruggles to Hooker, September 14, 1862, refer- 
ring to movements about South Mountain, Md. — Vol. XIX, Part I, 
page 50. 

Hooker's report, Battle South Mountain, highly commending 
General Richardson's splendid division ; special mention of Brigadier- 
Generals Meade, Hatch, Rickets, Doubleday and Marcy, for gallantry 
and eminent services.— Vol. XIX, Part I, page 216. 

McClellan describing Hooker's movements in taking passes of 
South Mountains.— Vol. XIX, Part I, page 27. 

Dispatch, McClellan to Halleck, 14 September, 1862, near Middle- 
town, Md., 9.40 P. M. : "After a very severe engagement the corps of 
Hooker and Reno have carried the heights commanding the Hagers- 
town road. The troops behaved magnificently." — Vol. XIX, Part II, 
page 289. 

Hooker's unfinished report, Battle of Antietam, September 17, 
1862 : "Conduct of my troops was sublime," etc.— Vol. XIX, Part I, 
page 219. 

McClellan to Halleck, September 19, 1862, 8.15 P. M., recommend- 
ing Hooker's appointment as Brigadier-General in U. S. Army as re- 
ward for conspicuous services, and adds, ' ' In battle of Antietam, on 
17th inst., was wounded at the head of his corps, while leading it 
forward in action."— Vol. XIX, Part I, page 182. 

G. O. No. 184, Hdqrs. A. P., near Warrenton, Va., November 14, 
1862: "The 3d and 5th Corps will form centre grand division, and will 
be commanded by Major-General Joseph Hooker."— Vol. XIX, Part I, 
page 583. 

Hooker's order on assuming command of centre grand division , 

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comprising 3d and 5th Army Corps : Announces Staff, Lieutenant- 
Colonel Dickinson, A. A. G. ; Major Lawrence and Captains Candler, 
Moore and Russell, aides ; Lieutenant- Colonel Godfrey, Q. M. ; Lieu- 
tenant-Colonel Austin, C. G. Surgeon ; John Moore, M. D. — Vol. XXI, 
page 761. 

In compliance with Orders Hdqrs. A. P., General Butterfield 
assumes command of 5th Corps, announcing Staff : Lieutenant -Colonel 
Bartram, A. A. I, G. ; Lieutenant Perkins, A. A. G. ; Captains Ryder 
and Tucker and Lieutenant Livingstone, aides. — Vol. XXI, pages 763, 
763. 

Instructions from Burnside to Hooker for crossing Butterfield's 
Corps at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1863. — Vol. XXI, page 90. 

Letter of Hooker relative to truce for burying dead, December 13, 
1863.— Vol. XXI, page 133. 

Circular from Hooker, assigning Butterfield, Couch and Whipple 
to charge of defense of Fredericksburg, December 15, 1863, and order- 
ing Whipple to report to Butterfield. — Vol. XXI, page 133. 

Dispatches between Hooker, Burnside and Butterfield regarding 
enemy's force in front and forces to hold Fredericksburg. — Vol. XXI, 
page 134. 

Butterfield to Hooker, Fredericksburg Battlefield, Hdqrs. 5th 
Army Corps, December 13, 1863, 8 P.M.: "All here seem to agree 
that it will be one of most difficult of operations to carry this crest in 
front, there being so many obstacles of natural and military strength. 
This is for your private information. Griffin reports obstacles, such 
as rifle fences, walls, etc., in the way. I send you this, not as official, 
but merely as the opinions expressed here. Please consider it pri- 
vate."— Vol. XXI, page 73. 

Hdqrs. 5th Army Corps, Battlefield Fredericksburg, December 
13, 1863, 9 A. M.— Butterfield to Hooker. " Ought not some general 
disposition of troops be made in houses to provide for failure of at- 
tacking column ? I have none for this purpose, as all are in position, 
and those in position cannot be moved under the fire to which they 
will be exposed. They are very close to the enemy's line, having 
been placed in position after dark." — Vol. XXI, page 74. 

Butterfield to Hooker, December 13, 1862, 11 P.M., stating the 
disposition of commands along the battle lines fronting Marye's 
Heights and the Sunken Road.— Vol. XXI, page 73. 

Burnside's report of battle of Fredericksburg mentions Hooker 
advising against assault, as he did not think the attack would be suc- 
cessful.— Vol. XXI, page 95. 

Burnside to Hooker, December 13, 1863, directing " that all 
troops now occupying right bank of Rappahannock be withdrawn to- 
night, excepting General Butterfield's corps, which will occupy and 
hold Fredericksburg."— Vol. XXI, page 76. 

Butterfield's dispatches on battlefield, afternoon of 13th Decem- 
ber, 1863, to Hooker and others.— Vol. XXI, pages 116, 117. 

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Hooker's report, battle of Fredericksburg, on orders subdividing 
and detaching his command, attacking enemy's position with only 
two divisions of Butterfield's corps. — Vol. XIX, page 357. 

Extract from Hooker's report, battle of Fredericksburg: "To 
General Butterfield and his Division Commanders of 5th Corps, 
General Whipple, commanding 3d Division of Third Corps, much 
praise is due for the spirit and energy displayed in the execution of 
orders and their gallantry throughout all the operations." — Vol. XXI, 
page 357. 

Hooker makes special and honorable mention of the members of 
his personal staff in report Battle of Fredericksburg, and pays tribute 
•'to devotion and gallantry exhibited by all, more especially by brave 
officers and soldiers who fell on that day has never been excelled in 
my experience." — Vol. XXI, page 357. 

Butterfield in report of Battle of Fredericksburg acknowledges 
gallant service rendered by General Hooker and Staff on field. 
Gives honorable mention to General Warren, Captain Wood, Lieu- 
tenant-Colonel Lock and Major Kirkland, and the members of his 
own staff, Captain Tucker, Surgeon Craig, Lieutenant- Colonel Bar- 
tram, Captains Sterling and Ryder, Lieutenant Perkins and Mr. 
Kernys, volunteer aide. — Vol. XXI, page 402. 

Burnside's dispatch to the President, January 23, 1863, 8.50 P. M., 
advising important orders to be issued, viz. : dismissal of Hooker from 
service of the United States.— Vol. XXI, page 998. 

G. O. No. 20, War Department, January 25, 1863. President 
Lincoln orders that Hooker be assigned to command Army of the 
Potomac. By order of Secretary of War. — Vol. XXI, page 1005. 

Major-General Hooker in command of Army of Potomac, 26 Jan- 
uary, 1863.— Records of the Rebellion. Series I, Vol. XXV, Part I, 
page 5. 

Announces appointment of staff, Major-General Daniel Butter- 
field as chief.— Vol. XXV, Part II, pages 36-37. 

Hooker to General Stoneman, commanding Cavalry Corps, order- 
ing report in recent expedition against enemy. " Movements in full 
of your command," etc. — Vol. XXV, Part I, page 22. 

Butterfield, chief of staff, to Stoneman. General Hooker directs 
' ' that in event of your inability to cut off enemy's cavalry, you fol- 
low them to their camp and destroy them." — Vol. XXV, Part I, page 
23. 

Report of Halleck, General in Chief, relative to General Hooker 
states : " It is proper to remark in this place that from time he was 
placed in command of Army of Potomac till he reached Fairfax 
Station, 16 June, General Hooker reported directly to the President 
and received instructions directly from him." — ^Vol. XXV, Part I, 
page 156. 

General Hooker closes his dispatch to President Lincoln from bat- 
tlefield of Chancellors ville on May 3, 1863, 3.30 P. M. : "We will 

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endeavor to do our best. My troops are in good spirits. We have 
fought desperately to-day. No General ever commanded a more de- 
voted army."— Vol. XXV, Part I, page 170. 

G. O. No. 47, headquarters of the army, announces "operations 
of 5th, nth and 12th Corps have been succession of splendid achieve- 
ments." By command of Major-General Hooker. — Vol. XXV, Part I, 
page 171. 

From G. O. 49, 6 May, 1863. By command of Major-General 
Hooker : "Profoundly loyal and conscious of its strength, the Army 
of the Potomac will give or decline battle, whenever its interest or 
honor may demand. It will also be the guardian of its own history 
and its own fame." — Vol. XXV, Part I, page 171. 

Report Brigadier- General Warren, chief Topographical Engineers, 
to Major-General Butterfield, Chief of Staff.— Vol. XXV, Part I, 
pages 193-204. 

May 1, 1863, General Butterfield, Chief of Staff, orders Captain 
Hall, signal officer, to report his observations in triplicate to Generals 
Sedgwick, Gibbon and Butterfield. In accordance. Captain Hall re- 
ports " from station in C. H. steeple and spire St. George's Church, 
Fredericksburg, Va.," that the " importance of our position was evi- 
dent from the solicitude with which Generals Butterfield, Sedgwick 
and Gibbons and others sought and obtained information from this- 
point. In order to make our dispatches certain in case of accident 
to our telegraph, General Butterfield furnishes me with mounted 
orderlies who were sent in such force as to enable me to report every 
five minutes."— Vol. XXV, Part I, pages 224-225. 

Telegraphic dispatches and responses passed between Generals 
Hooker and Butterfield, Couch, Slocum and Meade. — Vol. XXV, Part 
I, page 232. 

General Gibbons telegraphs May 6 to Butterfield, Chief of Staff : 
"Heavy column of troops and trains of wagons can be seen from 
here, retreating from Sedgwick's front." — Vol. XXV, Part I, page 240. 

Brigadier- General H. J. Hunt, Chief Artillery, reports to General 
Hooker effective operations of artillery. — Vol. XXV, Part I, page 
246. 

Signal Officer Marston reports to General Butterfield May 6 : 
"Enemy attacked General Howe's left this A. M. Howe repulsed 
them and took 200 prisoners."— Vol. XXV, Part I, page 244. 

Report, with correspondence, of Major-General Reynolds, com- 
manding First Army Corps, to General Hooker. — Vol. XXV, Part I, 
pages 253-305. 

Report, with correspondence. Major- General Couch, commanding 
Second Corps, to General Hooker, commanding A. P.— Vol. XXV, 
Part I, pages 305-383. 

Report, Major-General Sickles, commanding Third Corps, with 
correspondence, to General Hooker, commanding A. P. — Vol. XXV, 
Part I, pages 384-505. 

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Report, Major-General Meade, with correspondence, commanding 
Fifth Corps, to General Hooker, commanding A. P. — Vol. XXV, Part 
I, pages 505-557. 

Correspondence between Major- Generals Meade, Couch, Reynolds, 
Sickles, Howard, Butterfield and Brigadier- General Warren, relative 
to consultation of corps commanders, ordered by Hooker, May 4, 
1863.— Vol. XXV, Part I, pages 510-512. 

Report, General Sedgwick, with correspondence, commanding 
Sixth Army Corps, to General Hooker, commanding A. P. — Vol. 
XXV, Part I, pages 257-627. 

Report, Major-General Howard, with correspondence, command- 
ing Eleventh Corps, to General Hooker, commanding A. P.— Vol. 
XXV, Part I. pages 627-668. 

Extract, General Schurz's report to Howard : ' ' Early in the 
morning of May 2, General Hooker passed along whole line and was 
received by oflScers and men with great demonstrations of enthu- 
siasm."— Vol. XXV, Part I, page 650. 

Hooker to Stanton, Secretary of War, expressing disapproval of 
publishing isolated reports.— Vol. XXV, Part I, page 659. 

Report, Major-General Slocum, with correspondence, command- 
ing Twelfth Corps, to General Hooker, commanding A. P. — Vol. 
XXV, Part I, pages 669-772. 

Report, Brigadier- General Pleasanton, commanding First Cav- 
alry Division, to Hooker, commanding A. P.— Vol. XXV, Part II, 
pages 774-776. 

Hooker's letter to Lorenzo Thomas, Adjutant General U. S. A., 
and to Colonel J. C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General U. S. A., 
recommending promotion of Colonel Duflae, First R. I. Cavalry, "for 
the splendid charge at the head of his regiment ;" Major Chamberlin, 
First Massachusetts Cavalry, " for heroic services;" Second Lieuten- 
ant Brown, First R. I. Cavalry, *' for heading the party which forced 
the passage of Rappahannock, under a galling fire of the enemy." — 
Vol. XXV, Part I, pages 1072-1074. 

Report, Major-General Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to General 
Hooker commanding A. P., as to cavalry expedition to Westmoreland 
C. H., Va. " The destruction of 50 boats, $30,000 worth of goods in 
transit, capture of 50 prisoners, the destruction of nearly $1,000,000 
worth of supplies, and escorting into camp 800 contrabands." — Vol. 
XXV, Part I, pages 1111-1112. 

(Completes Vol. XXV, Part I, Series I.) 

General Hooker reports to the President: "Under instructions 
from the Major-General commanding, dated January 31, 1863, I am 
instructed to keep in view always the importance of covering Wash- 
ington and Harper's Ferry, either directly or by so operating as to be 
able to punish any force of the enemy sent against them." — ^Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 30. 

From camp at Falmouth Hooker telegraphs to Lincoln move- 

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ments of the enemy and the necessity of concert and vigorous action. 
—Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 30. 

Dispatch from Halleck to Hooker relative to Stuart's column. — 
Vol. XXVII., Part I, page 31. 

Letter from Lincoln to Hooker, June 5, 1863, 4 P. M., cautioning 
against "being entangled upon the river like an ox," etc. — VoL 
XXVII, Part I, page 31. 

Halleck replies to Hooker's telegram, by order of the President r 
"Any movement you may suggest of troops in these commands 
[Heintzelman, Dix and Schenck] will be ordered if deemed practica- 
ble."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 31. 

Hooker advises Stanton (Secretary of War) of concentration of 
20,000 of enemy's cavalry in Culpeper County, June 5, 1863. — ^Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 32. 

Hooker to the President, June 5, 9.15 P. M., reports "demonstra- 
tion on the enemy."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 32. 

June 6, 1863, 8 P. M., General Hooker telegraphs Halleck, asking 
co-operation of Heintzelman's forces.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 
33. 

Hooker to Halleck, reporting ' ' severe engagement of rebel cav- 
alry."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 33. 

Dispatch from Hooker to Dix regarding movement of Pickett's 
and Hood's Divisions.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 34. 

June 10, 1863, Hooker to Lincoln, urging movement at once on 
Richmond and enemy's rear. — Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 34. 

Halleck to Hooker, June 10, 1863, 6.40 P. M. : "The President 
fears ill results from uncovering Washington." — Vol. XXVII, Part 
I, page 35. 

June 11-12, 1863, four dispatches, Hooker to Halleck, referring to 
Pleasanton's movements of cavalry and numerical strength of enemy's 
forces.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 36. 

Correspondence betw^een the President and Hooker as to ammuni- 
tion tests.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 37. 

Transfer of base of operations from Aquia to Orange and Alexan- 
dria Railroad, headquarters at Dumfries, June 13, 1863.— Vol. XXVII^ 
Part I. page 38. 

Hooker to Stanton, for occupation of Thoroughfare Gap. — Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 38. 

June 14, 1863, 3.50 P. M., the President telegraphs Hooker relative 
to the investment of Winchester and Martinsburg by Lee's advanced 
forces.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 39. 

Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to Major- General Meade, commanding 
Fifth Corps : ' ' The Major- General commanding directs that you march 
your division, now in camp, at 3 A. M. to-morrow. June 3, 1863, 10 
P. M."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 3. 

Butterfield to Sedgwick, June 3, 1863, 10.15 P. M. : "The Major- 
General directs that you have reveille at daylight, your command at 



arms, batteries harnessed, everything in readiness for any movement 
ordered."— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 4. 

Above order sent to First, Second, Third,. Eleventh, Twelfth 
Cavalry Corps, Reserve Artillery and Engineers.— Vol. XXVII, Part 
III, page 4. 

Butterfield to Meade, relative to balloon reports from Banks' 
Ford, June 4, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 4. 

Captain Dahlgren, Aide, to Butterfield, relating to enemy's pick- 
ets near Fredericksburg.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 5. 

Hooker to Halleck : " Kilpatrick's command crossed the Rappa- 
hannock on Monday."— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 6. 

Dix to Hooker, relative to moving up the Peninsula, June 4, 1863. 
—Vol. XXVII, Part HI, pp. 6, 7. 

Dispatch from Butterfield to Sedgwick: "June 5, 1863. The Gen- 
eral commanding directs that you hold your command in readiness to 
march at short notice."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 7. 

Butterfield to Hancock : " A bridge is now being laid at Franklin's 
old crossing." June 5, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 8. 

Butterfield to Meade : " Enemy appears to have moved the greater 

part of his forces from our front," etc.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 8. 

G. O. No. 153, relative to summer allowance of clothing, tents, 

knapsacks, etc., by command of Major-General Hooker, June 5, 1863. 

—Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 10. 

Butterfield to Sedgwick: "The Commanding General directs 
that you make a reconnoisance in front of the bridges and ascertain 
the strength of the enemy." June 6, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, 
page 12. 

Sedgwick to Butterfield, Chief of Staff : ' ' The enemy are strong 
in our front," etc. June 6, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 13. 

Butterfield to Hunt, Chief of Artillery: "Please direct the com- 
manding officer of the Reserve Artillery to send a horse battery, to 
report at Spotted Tavern, to-night." June 6, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, 
Part HI, page 15. 

Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to General Ames, inclosing copies of 
orders, etc , June 6, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 16. 

Meade to Butterfield, Chief of Staff: "All quiet along the lines," 
etc. June 7, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 26. 

Headquarters A. P., June 7, 1863. Butterfield to commanding 
officer Cavalry Corps, recommending the crossing of troops over the 
Rappahannock at Beverly and Kelly's Fords and marching directly on 
Culpeper, for the purpose of destroying enemy's trains and supplies of 
all descriptions.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 27, 28. 

Headquarters A. P.. Butterfield to Pleasonton, giving confiden- 
tial instructions relative to picketing Ely's and Germanna Fords. 
June 7, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 28. 

Hooker to Stahel, June 7, 1863, inquiring if his cavalry pickets 
beyond Occoquon.— Vol. XXVII. Part HI, page 29. 



Butterfield to Pleasonton: •* Captain Dahlgren just left (4.15 P. M.) 
with your instructions. " June 7, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 30. 

Butterfield to Commanding Officer First Corps, relative to relief 
of Sedgwick's picket lines, June 8, 1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 34. 

Headquarters Cavalry Corps, Beverly Ford, June 9, 1863. Pleas- 
anton to Hooker: "We have had a severe fight," etc.— Vol. XXVII, 
Part III, page 38. 

Dispatches between Butterfield, Pleasanton and Meade, June 9, 
1863, relative to crossing the Rappahannock Fords.— Vol. XXVII, 
Part III, pages 39, 40, 41. 

Headquarters A. P., Camp near Falmouth, June 11, 1863. Hooker 
issues circular order to all Corps Commanders relative to important 
forward movements.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, pages 67, 68. 

Butterfield to Corps Commanders, giving position of army corps. 
—Vol. XXVII, Part HI, pages 73, 73. 

Butterfield to Commander Sixth Army Corps, with instructions 
to withdraw his forces to north bank of Rappahannock. — Vol. XXVII, 
Part HI, page 73. 

Headquarters A. P. G. O. No. 62, relative to rigid enforcement 
of discipline in all departments of the army in the field. — Vol. XXVII, 
Part HI, pages 78, 79. 

Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to General Reynolds, June, 13, 1863, 
Headquarters A. P. Extract: "The General's instructions require 
him to cover Washington and Harper's Ferry. To do this and hold 
the Fredericksburg line are impossibilities, if the enemy move as last 
year."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 81. 

Headquarters A. P , June 13, 1863. Butterfield, in confidential 
circular to Commanding Officer Fifth Corps : ' ' The probabilities now 
indicate the transfer of the army to the Orange and Alexandria Rail- 
road."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, pages 87, 88. 

June 14, 1863, Stafford C. H. Gen. Hancock: General Hooker 
says: "Hold Banks' Ford stoutly to the last." Butterfield, Chief of 
Staff.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 100. 

Butterfield to Commanding Officer Twelfth Corps: "General 
Hooker directs me to say that he is informed that the tents of your 
hospitals are left standing. He directs that every one of these tents 
and all the public property must be sent to Acquia Creek for ship- 
ment. The tents, etc., must be taken down if the Surgeons have to 
pack them on their own horses. "—Vol. XXVII, Part HI. page 101. 

Halleck to Hooker, June 15, 1863, to prevent destruction of public 
property at Acquia Creek, " such as took place when Burnside with- 
drew from there last year. "—Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 43. 

Dispatch from Hancock to Butterfield, June 14, 1863, 8 P M. : 
"Lee with Longstreet and Ewell with about 70,000 men about Cul- 
peper yesterday. Hill at Hamilton's Crossing with between 20,000 
and 30,000 men and 60 pieces of artillery."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, 
page 104. 

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Halleck to Hooker, June 15, 1863, 2 P. M. : "Your army is entirely 
free to operate as you desire against Lee's army so long as you keep 
his main army from Washington."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 42. 

Hooker telegraphs the President, June 14, 1863, Dumfries, 8.30 
P. M., advising of movement 80,000 Lee's forces from Culpeper along 
Sperryville Road toward Winchester.— Vol. XXVII. Part I, page 39. 

The President to Hooker, June 15, 1863. 9.15 P. M. : " The enemy 
holds Winchester and Martinsburg and are crossing Potomac at 
Williamsport."— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 43. 

Lincoln advises that telegraphic communication is cut off.— Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 40. 

Hdqrs. A. P., June 15. 1863. From Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to 
General Hancock, enclosing extract from orders for march to-morrow. 
Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 117, 118. 

June 10, 1863, 7.30 P. M.— Hooker to Halleck, General in Chief. 
** In compliance with your direction I shall march to the relief of 
Harper's Ferry."— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 46. 

Hooker to the President, June 16, 1863, 9.40 P. M. : "My orders 
are out to march at three o'clock to morrow morning. It will likely 
be one of vigor and power."- Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 47. 

Dispatch Lincoln to Hooker, June 16, 1863, 10 P. M., defining rela- 
tions of Hooker to General in Chief.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 47. 

Halleck to Hooker, June 16, 1863, 10.15 P.M., with instructions 
for distribution of forces for relief of Harper's Ferry.— Vol. XXVII, 
Part HI, page 47. 

Hdqrs. A. P., June 16, 1863, 6PM.: "Generals Reynolds and 
Howard (Centreville), Slocum (Fairfax C. H.), Meade (Manassas): The 
Major-General commanding directs that you have your command 
ready to march at 3 A. M. to-morrow. Send an officer here at 8 P. M. 
for your orders. Acknowledge. Butterfield, Chief of Staff."— Vol. 
XXVII, Part HI, page 149. 

Circular. Hdqrs. A. P., June 16, 1863. Extract: "The personal 
baggage of officers will be reduced to the smallest limit fixed by ex- 
isting orders and regulations, etc. By command of General Hooker." 
Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 150, 151. 

Hdqrs. A. P., Fairfax Station, June 16, 1863. Circular defining 
order of march, 12th Corps, 1st Corps, 11th Corps, 5th Corps, 3d 
Corps, 2d Corps R. A., morning of 17th. By command of Major- 
General Hooker.— Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 151, 152. 

Dispatches between Secretary War, Hooker and Halleck, June 17, 
1863, regretting the unreliable information and wild rumors concern- 
ing the advance of Lee's forces, and invasion of Pennsylvania, West 
Virginia and Maryland, and the impossibility of directing course of 
operations against the enemy.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, pages 48-50. 

Hdqrs. A. P., June 17, 1863, 8.20 P. M. Butterfield to General 
Ingalls, Chief Q. M., U. S. A.: "Try and hunt up somebody from 
Pennsylvania who knows something, and has a cool enough head to 



judge what is the actual state of affairs with regard to the enemy. 
Cavalry enough is reported to have appeared to fill up the whole of 
Pennsylvania and leave no room for the inhabitants. Since we were 
not allowed to cross and whip A. P. Hill while Longstreet and Ewell 
were moving off through Culpeper and Sperryville, we have lost the 
opportunity of doing a thing which we knew to a certainty we could 
accomplish."— Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 174, 175. 

Hooker to Halleck, Fairfax Station, June 17, 1863: "As soon as 
the intentions of the enemy are known to me I shall be able to ad- 
vance with rapidity."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 48. 

Butterfield to General Stahel, Fairfax Station, June 17, 1863: 
"We have to-night a corps at Drainesville; one at Guilford Station; 
one on Goose Creek, near Trappe Rock; one at Gum Springs; one at 
Centre ville; one at Songster's Station; one at Fairfax Station; cavalry 
at Aldie."— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 176. 

General Hooker to Halleck, June 17, 1863, 2 P.M.: "Advice of 
the abandonment of Harper's Ferry renders forced marches unneces- 
sary to relieve it."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 49. 

Halleck to Hooker, June 17, 1863, 2.10 P. M. : "I regret equally^ 
with you that reports from north side of the Potomac are so unreli- 
able and contradictory, but they are given to you as received. 
. . . So far we have had only the wild rumors of panic stricken 
people."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 49. 

June 18, 1863, dispatches pass between Hooker and Halleck. 
Hooker requests the promotion of Brigadier- General Pleasanton for 
his "gallant conduct at Chancellors ville," and his attack and surprise 
of Stuart's force on the Rappahannock, June 9, 1863. Advised hy 
Halleck that he has control of Schenck's and Heintzelman's forces 
that are within the sphere of operations.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 51. 

June 18, 1863, Hdqrs. A. P. General Hooker in regard to Agent 
Associated Press in regard to publishing letters, giving information as 
to position of the several A. C— Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 193. 

Hdqrs. A. P., June 18, 1863. Butterfield to Commanding Officer 
Fifth Corps. Extract: "Catch and kill any guerrillas, then try 
them. Will be a good method of treating them."— Vol. XXVII, Part 
III, page 194. 

Hooker to the President, Camp, June 21, 1863, 5 P. M. : "Pleas- 
anton's Cavalry and two brigades of Meade's Infantry were directed 
to attack Stuart's Cavalry this morning. The fight commenced about 
seven o'clock and for several hours raged with great violence," — Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 54. 

Headquarters A. P., June 22, 1863, 9.30 A. M. The President: 
My latest advices from General Pleasanton dated 4.30 P. M., the 21st. 
At that time he had driven the rebel cavalry through Upperville, 
capturing some of his artillery and still pursuing. Appearances 
favorable. Joseph Hooker, Major-General.— Vol. XXVII, Part I^ 
page 54. 

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Hooker to Halleck, June 20, 1863, 5.30 P. M.: "I have moved 
Second Corps to Thoroughfare Gap."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 
58. 

June 22, 1863, Halleck to JSooker : "Orders placing all that part 
of the Eighth Corps and of the Middle Department East of Cumber- 
land under your immediate command, . . . The President directs 
me to ask you if that arrangement would be agreeable." — Vol. XXVII, 
Part I, pages 54, 55. 

Hooker to Halleck, June 22, 1863, 4.30 P. M. : "In reply, I have 
to state, yes, provided the same authority is continued to me that I 
now have, which is to give orders direct to the troops in the depart- 
ments of Generals Schenck and Heintzelman."— Vol. XXVII, Part I, 
page 55. 

Hooker to Halleck, June 24, 1863. Extract: "I cannot learn 
the strength of Heintzelman's and Schenck's commands, nor where 
stationed, hence I send my Chief-of- Staff, Butterfield, to Washington 
and Baltimore to ascertain, and also to start out a column of about 
15,000 men on the National road as far as Frederick City."— Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 56. 

Headquarters A. P. June 27, 1863, Pooleville, Md. Report in part 
of Major-General Butterfield, complying with Hooker's instructions, 
June 24 : "I called immediately upon Major-General Halleck and 
stated the purposes of my visit. Halleck replied that no troops could 
be spared from the defences of Washington. Receiving no assurance 
from Halleck, I called upon His Excellency, the President. The Pres- 
ident stated to me that I had heard Halleck's views, that it would be 
impossible to get any more troops from Washington. I was unable to 
find General Heintzelman or any of his staff at his headquarters, 
therefore could get from him no report of the forces in and about the 
defences of Washington. I then proceeded immediately to Baltimore, 
and laid my orders before Major- General Schenck, who freely ac- 
corded to me authority to take from his command whatever troops 
could be used for the purpose of my instructions. I took all the avail- 
able troops, about 2,500 strong, put them on the road in accordance 
with my instructions, leaving a small garrison for the city of Balti- 
more, consisting chiefly of N. Y. militia, and in accordance with your 
instructions returned to headquarters." — Vol. XXVII, Part III, pages 
357, 358. 

Dispatches between Hooker and Halleck, June 26, 1863. — Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 58. 

Dispatches from the President to Hooker, with replies, June 27, 
1863.— Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 58. 

Hooker to Halleck. Poolesville, June 27, 1863: " My whole force 
of enlisted men for duty will not exceed 105,000."— Vol. XXVII, Part 
I, page 59. 

Butterfield to General in Chief and War Department, June 27, 
1863: *• Copies of all dispatches should be sent to Frederick and 

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Harper's Ferry up to 11 A. M. and after that to Frederick. "—Vol. 
XXVII, Part I, page 59. 

Halleck to Hooker, June 27, 1863, 10.30 A. M. : "Maryland 
Heights have always been regarded as an important point to be held 
by us, and much expense and labor incurred in fortifying them. I 
cannot approve their abandonment except in case of absolute neces- 
sity."— Vol. XXVI. Part I, page 59. 

Sandy Hook, June 27, 1863, 2.55 P. M. Hooker to Halleck : "I 
find 10,000 men at Harper's Ferry in condition to take the field. Here 
they are of no earthly account. They cannot defend a ford of the 
river, and as far as Harper's Ferry is concerned there is nothing of it. 
As for the fortifications, the work of the troops, they remain when 
the troops are withdrawn. No enemy will ever take possession of 
them for them. This is my opinion. All of the public property could 
have been secured to-night, and the troops marched to where they 
could have been of some service. Now they are but a bait for the 
rebels, should they return. I beg that this may be presented to the 
Secretary of War and his Excellency the President." — Vol. XXVII, 
Part I, page 60. 

Hooker to Halleck, Sandy Hook, June 27, 1863, 1 P. M. : "My 
original instructions require me to cover Harper's Ferry and Wash- 
ington. I have now imposed upon me, in addition, an enemy in my 
front, of more than my number. I beg to be understood, respectfully 
but firmly, that I am unable to comply with this condition with the 
means at my disposal, and earnestly request that I may at once be 
relieved from the position I occupy. Joseph Hooker, Major-General." 
—Vol. XXVII, Part I, page 60. 

Halleck to Hooker, Washington, June 27, 1863, 8 P. M. : " Your 
application to be relieved from your present command is received. 
As you were appointed to this command by the President I have no 
power to relieve you. Your dispatch has been duly rererred for Ex- 
ecutive action." H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief.— Vol. XXVII, 
Part I, page 60. 

G. O. No. 194. War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, 
Washington, June 27, 1863 : "By direction of the President, Major- 
General Joseph Hooker is relieved from command of the Army of the 
Potomac, and Major-General George G. Meade is appointed to the 
command of that army, and of the troops temporarily assigned to duty 
with it." By order of the Secretary of War. E. D. Townsend, Ass't 
Adjutant-General.— Vol. XXVII, Part HI, page 369. 

Public Resolution of Thanks, No. 9, to General Hooker and offi- 
cers and soldiers of the A. P., February 1, 1864.— Vol. XXVII, Part 
III, page 857. 

G. O. No. 41. War Department, Adjutant- Generals Office, Wash- 
ington, February 1, 1864: " Resolved by the Senate and House of 
Representatives of the U. S. A. in Congress assembled : That the 
.gratitude of the American people and the thanks of their representa- 



tives in Congress, are due and are hereby tendered to Major-GeneraF 
Joseph Hooker and the officers and soldiers of the A. P. for the skill, 
energy and endurance which first covered Washington and Baltimore 
from the meditated blow of the advancing and "powerful army of 
rebels led by General Robert E. Lee, and to Major- General George G. 
Meade, Major- General Oliver O. Howard and the officers and soldiers 
of that army, for the skill and heroic valor which at Gettysburg re- 
pulsed, defeated and drove back, broken and dispirited, beyond the 
Rappahannock, the veteran Army of the Rebellion." Approved Jan- 
uary 28. 1864. By order of the Secretary of War. E. D. Townsend, 
Ass't Adjutant- General. —Vol. XXVII, Part III, page 857. 

TRANSFER OF ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH CORPS, ARMY OF 
POTOMAC TO THE ARMY CUMBERLAND, SEPTEMBER 
AND OCTOBER, 1863. 

Special Order, War Department, September 34, 1863, assigning 
Hooker to command of them. — Series I, Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 151. 

Secretary of War, Stanton, notifies Assistant Secretary (Dana) of 
arrangements to send 15,000 men under Hooker to Nashville, Septem- 
ber 24, 1863.— Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 150. 

Hooker authorized by order of President to assume military 
powers: " War Department, Washington City, Sept. 24, 1863. Ordered, 
by the President of the United States: That Major-General Hooker 
be, and he is hereby authorized, to take military possession of all rail- 
roads, with their cars, locomotives, plants and equipments, that may 
be necessary for the execution of the military operation committed 
to his charge ; and all officers, agents and employees of said roads are 
directed to render their aid and assistance therein, and to respect and 
obey his commands, pursuant to the Act of Congress in such case 
made and provided. (Signed,) Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War." 
—Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 151. 

Correspondence between Halleck, Williams and Hooker relative 
to concentration and transportation of Eleventh and Twelfth Corps. 
—Vol. XXIX, Part I, pages 155-169. 

Letter of Slocum to President Lincoln, pertaining to Hooker. 
—Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 156. 

Instructions from Butterfield, September 26, 1863, about Eleventh 
Corps.— Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 160. 

Letter of Butterfield, Chief of Staff, September 27, 1863, to Slo- 
cum, commanding Twelfth Corps. — Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 164. 

War Depart oaent to Schurz, showing Hooker's authority, — Vol. 
XXIX, Part I, page 172. 

Correspondence between Hooker and Rosecrans, from Cincin- 
nati to Chattanooga, Headquarters Department Cumberland.^ — Vol. 
XXIX, Part I, page 176. 

Rosecrans to Colonel Innes: " Strain every nerve to send through' 
Hooker's Corps."— Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 177. 

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Garfield, Rosecrans' Chief of Staff, to Hooker, " Come on with 
all dispatch to Stevenson and assume command there," September 30, 
1863.— Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 180. 

Letter of Rosecrans to Hooker, September 30, 1863.— Vol. XXIX, 
Part I, page 179. 

Letter Schurz to Stanton, Secretary of War, forwarded through 
Hooker, October 1, 1863.— Vol. XXIX, Part I, page 182. 

Letter of Stanton, Secretary of War, October 2, 1863, compliment- 
ing Hooker upon his "very satisfactory movement. "—Vol. XXIX, 
Part I, page 184. 

Dispatch of Butterfield, Chief of Staff, to Howard, relative to 
troops of Twelfth Corps, Nashville, October 2, 1863.— Vol. XXIX, 
Part I, page 184. 

(Completes Vol. XXIX.) 

CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. 

Hooker instructs Butterfield to take command of Twelfth Corps, 
October 6, 1863.— Vol. XXX, Part II, page 714. 

Hooker to Garfield, Chief of Staff : "I have dispatched General 
Butterfield to assume command of all troops in that vicinity, where he 
will remain until our communications are restored. With the means 
at his disposal and great energy of character, I apprehend no great 
delay in opening our communications."— Vol. XXX, Part IV, page 134. 

Headquarters Eleventh and Twelfth Corps, Stevenson, Ala., Octo- 
ber 13, 1863. In transmitting report of Major-General Butterfield, in 
command of Twelfth Corps, General Hooker highly commends con- 
duct of Lieutenant- Colonel Hunton, commanding First Michigan 
Engineers, as well as his command. He adds, " the prompt and able 
manner in which General Butterfield discharged the duties assigned 
him have been highly satisfactory to me."— Vol. XXX, Part II, pages 
712-713. 

The report of Butterfield to Hooker, October 12 1863, compli- 
ments in highest terms Captain R. H. Hall, Tenth U. S. Infantry, 
and Captain H. W. Perkins, aides, "who were indefatigable in dis- 
charging their duties, which literally, as in your order, permitted no 
one to rest until communication was restored." — Vol. XXX, Part II, 
pages 713-719. 

Hooker in dispatches to President Lincoln : "I should rejoice to 
have the Twelfth Corps put in Butterfield's hands."— Vol. XXX, Part 
IV, page 322. 

Major-General George H. Thomas, commanding Department 
Cumberland, in report to Thomas, Adjutant- General U. S. A., com- 
ments upon report of rebel General Wheeler, captured by a scouting 
party from Hooker's command. — Vol. XXX, Part II, page 665. 

W. W. Lowe, Colonel Fifth Iowa Cavalry, reports movement on 
Shelby ville, under orders from General Butterfield.— Vol. XXX, Part 
II, page 689. 

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